New Jersey’s Democratic governor and two Democratic New Jersey representatives also called for Menendez’ resignation.
called the charges “shocking” and “the most profound betrayal of his oath of office” if the charges are true.’s Manu Raju he believes Menendez should resign, adding he was “appalled” while calling on Democrats in Congress to “absolutely” push him to step down.by federal prosecutors on Friday with conspiracy to commit bribery, conspiracy to commit honest services fraud and conspiracy to commit extortion under color of official right, for allegedly taking bribes from three business associates.
According to the indictment, Menendez took roughly $500,000 in cash, as well as gold bars, a Mercedes-Benz and home mortgage payments in exchange for political favors to the associates, including through his alleged interference in a state investigation into one of the associates—Menendez vehemently denied the allegations, calling the indictment an “active smear campaign of anonymous sources and innuendos.
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